Comedian Freddie Starr has been rearrested by Scotland Yard officers working on Operation Yewtree over further allegations of sexual offences.

The entertainer answered bail on Wednesday and was arrested for a second time over additional claims.

Scotland Yard said that a man in his sixties had been "further arrested on suspicion of sexual offences in connection with further allegations made to Operation Yewtree".

The investigation is the national inquiry sparked after allegations of abuse were made against Jimmy Savile.

It has been split into three strands – allegations against Savile, those against Savile and others, and those against others.

Starr was originally arrested in November under the "Savile and others" strand, and questioned by officers working on Operation Yewtree at a Warwickshire police station. But the rearrest was under the category that is not linked to Savile. Starr has denied any wrongdoing.

Several high-profile figures have been arrested in connection with the investigation including the PR consultant Max Clifford, the radio DJ Dave Lee Travis, the former TV producer Wilfred De'Ath and the comedian Jim Davidson. They all deny any wrongdoing, and De'Ath was released without charge last month.

It has also emerged that Rolf Harris was interviewed under caution by Operation Yewtree officers last November. It is understood he was arrested last month but not charged with any offence. He has been bailed until May.